The Padres optioned Gillaspie to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Gillaspie had been competing for a middle relief spot in the Padres' bullpen, but he will miss the cut after giving up two runs over four innings while striking out three batters. The 26-year-old righty owns a 4.10 career ERA in the big leagues and could rejoin the Padres should the team run into depth problems during the season.